Living in Beeston, Nottingham

Monthly rent in GBP (£). First-hand contracts come straight from the landlord or housing company. Second-hand contracts are sublets, and they usually cost more.

Within AffordWhere's Nottingham dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about £890/month — roughly 20% below the city median, and among the more affordable of the 5 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run £1,100 - £1,280/month and three-bedrooms £1,380 - £1,620/month on second-hand contracts. At 15 minutes to the center by tram, it sits farther out than most Nottingham areas in the set. On safety it rates 4/5, among the lower-rated in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the affordable, university, friendly tags, it may suit renters weighing rent against commute.

Weighing options? For a shorter commute, see Hockley.

Rent figures reflect official statistics compiled January 2026. See data sources.

OpenStreetMap maps Beeston Centre as the nearest tram stop, Broadgate Park as nearby green space and Tesco Extra as the nearest supermarket around the Beeston reference point. A school and a pharmacy are also mapped within walking distance. It also shows a large number of cafés and restaurants mapped within about 700m of that point.

Amenity data from OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License (ODbL). The extracted amenity dataset is published under the same license.

How much is rent in Beeston, Nottingham?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Beeston costs £810 - £970/month (second-hand contract) or £650 - £780/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from £1,100 - £1,280/month, and a 3-bedroom from £1,380 - £1,620/month.

Is Beeston safe for expats?

Beeston has a safety rating of 4/5 (Safe) on our scale. That is one of the higher ratings on the 1-5 scale; as always, check specific streets and visit at different times before signing a lease.

How long is the commute from Beeston to Nottingham center?

The commute from Beeston to Nottingham city center takes approximately 15 minutes by tram.

What is Beeston like to live in?

Affordable suburb near University of Nottingham. High street shops, tram link, friendly pubs. In our data it is tagged as affordable, university, friendly.